Employers have called on the government to reform outdated regulations and rethink existing investment incentives towards investment-led economic growth.
The government also plans to tap into state funds to alleviate the debts of the self-employed and smaller merchants.
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More workers are experiencing increased workplace pressures which are impacting their physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing.
Malaysia is facing challenges in creating highly-skilled jobs and competition from countries which offer higher wages to attract skilled talents.
The Thai Sang Thai Party has proposed setting up a labour union to improve welfare, benefits and offer training opportunities for gig workers.
Besides serving as a guideline for businesses, the move will also bridge the gap between the lowest and highest earnings.
After a review of India’s salary structure, a new Wage Code that considers the ratio of allowances against salaries will be implemented.
Most part-time workers are satisfied with their jobs, with flexible working hours cited as the main reason for wanting a part-time job.
The government has urged firms to implement the Work Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) to protect workers and enhance work productivity.
A petition has been launched to advocate for flexible working arrangements to accommodate the varied needs of Apple employees.
Japan’s labour ministry says it confirmed cases of illegal overtime work at more than 10,000 business places across Japan in fiscal 2021.
Men are expected to receive AUD$160.6 billion of that money, while AUD$82.9 billion will go to women.
Growing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will help create job opportunities in the country, said non-profit organisation Go Negosyo.
The government intends to attract a world-class talent pool, which it believes will also help the retention of local talent.
Around 34% of Indian employees, compared to 19% globally, say they are extremely or very likely to switch to a new employer.
Despite increasing wages, digitalisation is seen as the most popular strategy among Japanese firms to address the labour crunch.
Australia is set to lift its intake of migrants to a record 200,000 arrivals a year as it attempts to combat a drastic shortage of workers.
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
Executive talents prefer a five-day workweek for office roles, instead of a long five-and-a-half or six-day workweek.
There were also more full-time workers and fewer part-time workers, with the latter stemming from a decrease of women workers in part-time jobs.
The republic is targeting to have 40% of working-age persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed by 2030, up from about 30% between 2020 and 2021.
A larger increase might prompt companies to pass additional costs onto consumers, thus driving up prices.
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With the departure of foreign labour, factories are increasingly turning to the elderly workforce to solve their staffing crunch.
Growing economic productivity, boosting wages and removing barriers to employment are among other topics that will be highlighted.
To produce human resources that are relevant to industrial dynamics, educational curricula that focus on practical skills are imperative.
Businesses are hesitant to raise wages amid the global economic outlook and increased risk of a global recession.
Employees are also looking for jobs that align with their aspirations and lifestyle to create a more meaningful work purpose.
Over half of HR professionals surveyed expected that remote working arrangements would remain unchanged over the next two years.